Professional Development Program

In order to receive PD credit at a Haub Law PD Accredited Program, you MUST:

• Sign in AND out of each event
• Attend the entire program (in person)

Students may also earn PD credit by attending law school-sponsored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs that are offered virtually. In order to receive PD credit for attending a law school CLE program virtually, students will be required to submit a Law Student Affirmation Form that certifies that the student attended the full program and provides the program code(s) displayed or read during the program. WBCA or other external CLE programs are not eligible for PD Credit

In order to receive PD credit at a law school-sponsored CLE program, you MUST:

• Attend the entire program (in person or virtually)
• Sign in AND out for any program attended in person
• Complete the Law Student Affirmation Form provided by the program organizer for any program attended online. Submit the Law Student Affirmation Form to Debra M. Burg at dburg@law.pace.edu.

*Please check your Haub Law email for up-to-date program information, including dates, times, and rooms. New programs will often be added, so please check the list along with your email, regularly.

1. Student Group PD Credit Event Requirements
   • Student group events may qualify for PD Credit if the event meets the following requirements:
     • The PD Credit event must take place on the law school campus; AND
     • The PD Credit event must relate to law practice in a particular substantive area of law; AND
     • The PD Credit event must provide one of the following:
       • The event must provide significant opportunities to network with practicing attorneys or members of the judiciary in that area of law, OR
       • The event must provide interactive training in a particular skill (or skills) highly relevant to the practice of law, OR
       • The event must include members of the Bar as participants and provide continuing legal education (CLE) credits for student and/or attorney participants.
   • Student group events may also qualify for PD Credit if the Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development determines that the program would otherwise enhance students’ connections to the profession and/or facilitate the development of professionalism and a professional identity.
   • Student group events may qualify for Diversity-Based Learning (DBL) PD Credit if they meet the following guidelines:
     • The event addresses one or more challenges faced by groups underrepresented in or by the legal profession. Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to, eliminating bias; increasing sensitivity to cultural and other differences; access to justice; increasing representation; reducing harassment; and barriers to hiring, retention, promotion, professional development, and full participation of underrepresented groups in the legal profession and society.
     • The event offers possible solutions and suggestions for moving forward.
     • The event includes time for interaction between attendees and speaker(s).
       
       The above guidelines for DBL PD Credits are for planning purposes and do not constitute strict requirements. Each proposal will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
   • Each student group may only offer one PD Credit Event per academic year.
2. Process for Approval of Student Group PD Credit Events
   • Student groups that wish to offer PD credit at an event must schedule a meeting with the Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development to discuss the structure and content of the event at least 3 weeks prior to the event date. The meeting can take place over the phone, on Zoom, or in person.
   • Student groups should submit a Student Organization PD Credit Application to the Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.
   • Students seeking approval for a DBL PD credit will require the approval of the Law School’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Student groups must schedule a meeting with the DEI Director to discuss the structure and content of the event at least 3 weeks prior to the event date. The meeting can take place over the phone, on Zoom, or in person. Student groups should submit a Student Organization PD Credit Application to the Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development and the DEI Director at least 2 weeks prior to the event date (through the online PD Credit Event Approval Request Form). Specify in the “Other Relevant Information” section that you are seeking a Diversity Based Learning PD credit.

January 31, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (1 PD Credit)
PILSO Networking Event

February 27, 2024 | 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (1 PD Credit)
CLE: The Fault Lines of Zealous Representation